Project Planning Manager

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Project Planning Manager in Rabat we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project scheduling expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the on-time delivery of projects by developing, updating, and analyzing schedules. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including tender, project management, and engineering teams), synchronize schedules with stakeholders, and promote time management practices across the organization.

You’ll specifically take care of creating and maintaining project schedules, but also contribute to strategic decision-making by presenting time-related insights and risks.

We’ll look to you for:

* Developing and updating schedules for projects of varying criticality
* Collecting, analyzing, and presenting time-related project information
* Supporting the decision-making process to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance
* Synchronizing schedules with internal and external stakeholders
* Managing project scheduling documentation
* Applying and promoting the company's time management processes and culture
* Leveraging lessons learned from previous projects to improve future outcomes
* In tenders: Analyzing tender requirements, developing tender schedules, identifying risks, and contributing to execution strategies
* In execution: Validating baseline schedules, identifying critical paths, managing risks, and contributing to Earned Value Management

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

* Degree in project management, engineering, or a related field
* Experience or understanding of project scheduling theory and methods
* Proficiency in at least one scheduling software tool
* Working skills in MS Office tools
* Basic knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and penalties
* Basic understanding of railway industry products and technologies
* Curiosity and a drive to learn
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; an effective team player
* Ability to challenge teams and proactively propose solutions
* Structured and critical thinking skills
* Adaptability in a multicultural and rapidly changing environment

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

* Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
* Work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies for rail project scheduling
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
* Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
* Utilize our flexible and inclusive working environment
* Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
* Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
* Progress towards roles such as Senior Scheduler, Project Manager, or similar
* Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the +70 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.